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Choppington Primary School

Northumberland, NE62 5RRPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#7,817
of 13,686 nationally

About Choppington Primary School

Choppington Primary School sits within Northumberland’s state primary landscape as a Good-rated school that, on its most recent key stage 2 outcomes, ranked 21st out of 58 primaries in the local authority. That places it comfortably in the top half of Northumberland’s primary schools, though it sits behind the three top-performing peers in the area: Eastlea Primary School, Belsay Primary School, and St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School in Ashington. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a current roll of 111 pupils against a capacity of 120. It has a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 76.4%, which is well above the national average and gives important context to its academic results. The school also offers nursery provision, making it a genuine all-through primary option for families in the Choppington area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEastgate, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5RR
HeadteacherRichard Smith
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils111
Free School Meals (FSM)76.4%
School Capacity111 / 120 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryGymnasiumICT SuiteSports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballDanceCricketRoundersSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingScience ClubArt ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Choppington Primary School

Choppington Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.